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fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

I moved to a small Midwestern city for a job. Although I miss my fast-paced life on the East Coast, I'm surprisingly happy.

Growing up, I expected to live the fast-paced life of a performer. I'm a Jersey girl with a New York City spirit. My dreams were set on being a principal actor on Broadway.
NYC music
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This City Just Ranked the Most Colorful in the U.S. for Its Pastel Streets, Neon Nightlife, and Vibrant Historic Charm

New Orleans ranks as the most colorful city in the U.S. and ninth worldwide according to JustCover's vibrancy score.
East Bay food
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

This Small Ozark Town Is the Midwest's Best Outdoor Destination-With Natural Waterslides, Waterfalls, and Tons of Charm

Arcadia Valley offers outdoor activities, rich history, and a small-town atmosphere, making it a popular getaway destination.
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

These Underrated Midwest Cities Are Among the Best Places to Retire Thanks to Affordability and High Quality of Life

The Midwest is increasingly popular for retirees seeking affordable living options compared to coastal areas.
NYC food
fromAol
1 week ago

This Little-Known Waterfront Town in New York Is Pure Magic

Glen Cove, a charming waterfront town in New York, offers a unique blend of history, nature, and small-town appeal just an hour from the city.
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Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
Arts
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Growing St. Louis's Arts and Culture District - Streetsblog USA

Investment in St. Louis's Grand Center Arts District focuses on connecting urban spaces and enhancing public art for community benefit.
fromTravel 2 Next
1 month ago

20 Best Things To Do In Jersey City Most NYC Visitors Miss

Jersey City is diverse and has a cultural depth that the locals are only too happy to share. The city opposite New York City on the Hudson River has breathtaking views of the Big Apple's skyline and the Statue of Liberty is clearly visible. Despite New York having legal jurisdiction over the statue, her location is within the boundaries of Jersey City.
NYC music
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Iowa county adopts strict zoning rules for data centers, but residents still worry

Palo, Iowa adopted strict data center zoning rules to protect water resources and residents, but locals demand even stronger protections against potential environmental impacts.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

The Lloyd Center's Hangout Era, in Photos

Lloyd Center mall transforms from retail destination to mixed-use neighborhood through demolition and redevelopment, replacing corporate chains with indie shops and cultural venues.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands-Again

Iowa lawmakers advanced legislation enabling farmers to freely repair their own agricultural equipment, marking the first of 57 state right-to-repair bills in 2026.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

ImOn Communications announces completion of Cedar Rapids, Iowa fiber upgrade

Cedar Rapids now has a 100% fiber-to-the-home network offering residential 2 Gbps and 5 Gbps service, replacing hybrid fiber-coaxial infrastructure.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Live in the Midwest-This Is the One Small Town Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

Bloomington, Indiana combines a major university, an exceptionally diverse restaurant scene, notable museums and cultural institutions, and vibrant local food and beverage businesses.
Beer
fromCraftBeer.com
2 months ago

Hood River: Where the Wind Blows and the Beer Flows

Hood River's water from Cascade snowmelt and nearby Willamette hops produce exceptional beer, and riverside festivals showcase local breweries amid a windy, scenic gorge.
Chicago
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The 8 Best Museums in Chicago

Chicago offers a diverse, world-class museum scene spanning art, science, history, and culture along the lakefront and throughout vibrant neighborhoods.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices

Trump will hold an Iowa rally focused on energy and the economy amid polling that shows voter dissatisfaction and policy impacts on the state.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

A Minneapolis Winter Like No Other

Philip Cheung documents immigration enforcement, public protests, and federal agents' movements across Los Angeles and Minneapolis, observing evolving local resistance and federal responses.
Women
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Hot Takes on Portland's Latest News

Oregon is experiencing major cultural and energy developments, from expansion of women's sports and performing arts to advancing geothermal research and infrastructure repairs.
from48hills.org
2 months ago

Minneapolis is showing us the way - 48 hills

Donald Trump's ICE, a Gestapo-like agency, has run rampant for weeks in Minneapolis, snatching thousands of people and even children off the streets, citizens and immigrants alike, breaking into peoples' homes, shooting and murdering people, and trying to suppress lawful protests. In response, the people of Minneapolis have organized a massive fightback, flooding the streets to confront ICE agents and protecting the people from the transgressions of the state-sponsored neo-Nazis who are trying to occupy the city.
Social justice
US news
fromBusline News
2 months ago

Greater Dayton (OH) RTA's 'Proudly Serving' Fleet Creates Community Connections Through Bus Wraps - Busline News

Greater Dayton RTA launched a "Proudly Serving" bus-wrap program (21 buses, 2021–2023) honoring Montgomery County communities with photos, facts, and community-specific designs.
Music
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

The Best Music Festivals in Portland and Across Oregon

Festival season peaks in summer, but lineup and ticket releases begin in fall; statewide festival season runs about nine months, starting with indoor January events.
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Iowa Communications Network announces new 100G path to Denver, Colorado

ICN migrated to a single 100G Denver route to improve stability, increase capacity and peering, and save over $1,000 per month.
fromBleacher Nation
2 months ago

How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Oregon Ducks: Live Stream or on TV - Bleacher Nation

Iowa is outscoring opponents by 14.8 points per game with a +296 scoring differential overall. It puts up 77.7 points per game (152nd in college basketball) and gives up 62.9 per outing (fourth in college basketball). The Hawkeyes put up only 3.6 more points than the Ducks allow (74.1). Iowa knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (144th in college basketball), 2.5 more than its opponents (5.7). It is shooting 37.0% from beyond the arc (37th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 30.3%.
Chicago Cubs
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I Live in the Midwest and This Is Its Most Underrated City-With Riverfront Trails and Easy to Access to Wine Country

Fort Wayne is an evolving, underrated Midwestern city offering riverfront trails, growing arts and accessibility features, an award-winning culinary scene, and notable boutique hotels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We're not hippies': why these Iowa farmers swapped pigs for mushrooms

My older brother has worked with pigs his entire adult life, managing about 70,000 of them across five counties, Faaborg says. But we got to a point where he went from laughing at me to saying: well, I guess maybe I'll quit my job and help you out. Now he's the most dedicated, says Katherine Jernigan, director of the Transfarmation Project at Mercy for Animals, a non-profit that helped the Faaborgs make the switch and set up their new business, 1100 Farm.
Agriculture
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump's personal Minneapolis response is to travel to Iowa to talk about affordability | Fortune

President Trump will visit Iowa to promote affordability and energy policy ahead of midterms while the administration addresses a fatal federal immigration shooting.
Environment
fromColossal
2 months ago

Along the Mississippi River, 'Water | Craft' Is a Confluence of Art, Culture, and Ecology

Artists use craft media—weaving, pottery, glass, basketry, and textiles—to address water access, cultural preservation, and climate-change impacts on waterways.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This U.S. City Is Nicknamed the 'Athens of the Prairie'-and It's an Unexpected Destination for Art and Architecture Lovers

Columbus, Indiana offers an exceptional concentration of modern architecture and public art by world-renowned architects within a compact, highly walkable city.
US politics
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Oregon carves its own path in 2026's America 250 anniversary celebration * Oregon ArtsWatch

President Trump seeks a traditional patriotic 250th anniversary and pushes restrictions on teaching difficult U.S. history; Oregon cultural organizations plan inclusive, critical commemorations.
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